Let’s start this one by talking about VR (Virtual Reality). VR has already come a long way and though it has drawn attention, it’s not reflected in sales just yet. That said, by 2020, it is said that gamers will spend billions on immersive gaming, which is more than 20 times what they do today.
Another trend that deserves a mention is streaming. With the rise in ‘e-sports’, there has come a massive opportunity for streaming and televising live video gameplay. It’s weird to think, but people don’t just like playing games, they also like watching professional gamers play games!
Digital currencies and collectibles are also very big right now too as gamers absolutely love being able to rank up, unlocking achievements and enhancing their characters. You’ll now struggle to find a game which is not featuring achievements in the forms of points or currency nowadays.